Did you know you are a chosen treasure?? You are – take a look at this scripture!!
“But you are God’s chosen treasure —priests who are kings, a spiritual “nation” set apart as God’s devoted ones. He called you out of darkness to experience his marvelous light, and now he claims you as his very own. He did this so that you would broadcast his glorious wonders throughout the world.“ 1 Peter 2:9 (TPT)
But what exactly is scripture talking about when it calls us a “chosen treasure”? If we look at the Greek word for treasure in the Blue Letter Bible, it says this: “sᵊḡullâ (seg-ool-law’): jewel, peculiar (treasure), proper good, special.” The footnote in The Passion Translation has this to say, “This is taken from Ex. 19:5-6 and Mal. 3:17. The Hebrew word is sᵊḡullâ, which means “a special treasure” (possession). It is used to describe “guarded wealth,” indicating the placement of the king’s jewels, treasures, etc., in a safe, protected place because of their extraordinary value. God says that each believer is a priest and king, his unique and special treasure of great importance – a treasure above all other treasures.”
Do you see how great your value is to God! But let’s not downplay the rest of that scripture. He made us His special treasure so that we would broadcast His glorious wonders throughout the world! Take a moment and ask yourself, “Am I doing this?” Are you living your life so brightly that it is proclaiming God’s glorious wonders throughout the world? If not, get with Holy Spirit and see what you need to do, so that you can!!
Now, here’s a look at what is happening this week into next with our Radiant groups!
- Thursday, February 16th is our monthly Women’s Business Group meeting. They normally meet every 3rd Thursday at 7 pm in the Living Room modular. For the next few months, we are reading together “Dream Thieves” by Rick Renner. We will be discussing chapters 1-3 this Thursday night, so grab your copy and join us! Please come even if you haven’t had the chance to read and dive into a great discussion together. We will have a hot tea and hot chocolate bar for you to enjoy, and feel free to bring a snack to share (not mandatory).
- Saturday, February 18th is our Deep group meeting. If you are looking to go deeper in your relationship with the Lord, to experience new levels of joy and healing, then join us every 3rd week on Saturday at 8 am in the Living Room modular. There will be a potluck breakfast – bring something to share if you are able, but it is not required – all are welcome!
- Sunday, February 19th is our Marriage Re-Envisioned group for single women. Come join us as we learn the essentials of preparing for marriage. Whether you are single, divorced, or widowed we have a place for you! We meet every 1st & 3rd Sunday right after service in SLC Classroom B. You may bring lunch with you.
- Sunday, February 19th is when Bridge Moms meet to cook the meal for our Bridge Young Adults group. We cook every 1st & 3rd Sunday. 2:30pm-6:30pm – Prep to clean up. This group requires a food handlers license (license fee reimbursed upon completion), so if you are interested in joining, please reach out directly to Pastor Cathy: cgrigg@emic.org
- Monday, February 20th is our weekly Radiant Discipleship group led by Pastor Cathy Grigg. We are currently going through Sister Gloria Copeland’s book on the Fruit of the Spirit and meet at 12:15 pm in the Hospitality Room. This group is also available via Zoom: Radiant Discipleship Link
- Monday, February 20th we have our #MomLife Playday – a group for all moms with children ages elementary and younger to gather together while their children play, make connections, and enjoy some snacks! They will meet at 10:00am at the Rhome Family Park.
